If that fabric isn't nylon (would act like a peel ply!) it would be an excellent thing to try. If it is nylon, I wonder how to make it stick....perhaps an IllumiNite disc in the middle of the blade, but the surrounding area is sealed by glass/epoxy?

Shawn

: If any of you are into biking or running, you may have seen jackets and
: tights made from a fabric called IllumiNite. Although the fabric can be
: many colors, at night the whole garment reflects light and appears bright
: white. Might be a good safety feature for kayaking if this were laminated
: on a kayak blade...

: Dean